Cubs Sox series shows city split over great rivalry
Cubs and White Sox meet at Wrigley for a three game set as Ozzie Guillen and Dusty Baker debate interleague play. Guillen touts strong start 29-12 and jokes about Wrigley Field while Baker advocates three games per park to reduce stress and protect playoff chances.
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White Sox Cubs Series Notes and Key Stats
The White Sox lead 22-20 with a 13-8 home record at U S Cellular Field and 9-12 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won last year’s series 4-2 and swept the final three games at Wrigley. Twelve of 42 games have been decided in the final at bat.
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Subway Series to spark competitive Yankees Mets clash
The Mets under Willie Randolph sit 22-19 in his first year, challenging the veteran Yankees led by Derek Jeter and Joe Torre. Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran bolster New York as fans hype the yearly clash, promising heightened energy at Shea Stadium.
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Indians outfielder Crisp could miss three months
Coco Crisp of the Cleveland Indians could be sidelined for about three months after tearing a ligament in his right thumb during a slide into third base in a game against the Los Angeles Angels. He suffered a high grade sprain Tuesday night and underwent examination Wednesday.
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Crisp’s Thumb Injur y prompts MRI and possible surgery
In the first inning Crisp over slid and jammed his thumb, briefly staying in until the seventh. Indians trainer Lonnie Soloff said he would be examined Monday by Dr. Thomas Graham, a Baltimore hand specialist, to decide if ligament reconstruction is needed. If surgery occurs, he could miss up to three months. An MRI showed a partial ligament tear, delaying stability assessment until swelling and pain subside.
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Braves confident despite setbacks
Braves face bullpen woes and injury blows with closer Dan Kolb's struggles and John Thomson sidelined up to three months with a torn tendon, clouding a hoped 14th straight division title. GM John Schuerholz remains confident the team will rebound as he adjusts rotation and bullpen with Leo Mazzone.
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